Great Days Out - Walney Island - "...If you are looking for the perfect place to discover and off the beaten track then why not consider Walney Island in South Cumbria? A perfect place to stay is West Point House, a real home from home..." - www.visitlakedistrict.com/blog/read/2020/09/great-days-out-walney-island-b49  Walney Island Great Days Out - Ulverston & Furness - "...Isolated by the sea on three sides with a single main road linking it to the rest of England, the Furness Peninsula and its gateway – the South Lakeland market town of Ulverston, is well-worth a visit..." - www.visitlakedistrict.com/blog/read/2020/09/great-days-out-ulverston-and-furness-b47  Piel Castle
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Simon Fell's Cumbria Tourism Tour - visiting & supporting Furness tourism & local businesses7/6/2020
 Simon Fell MP - "...we visited West Point House and saw a top-notch self-catering premises that, through the hard work of Heather and John, has made itself safe and ready to welcome guests back..." -
Click link for full story - www.nwemail.co.uk/news/18564755.mp-goes-whistle-stop-tour-showcase-best-furness www.cumbriatourism.org/cumbrias-tourism-businesses-praised-by-mps-during-weekend-county-wide-tour - "The latest chargepoint... ...has been opened by Barrow's deputy mayor Helen Wall..."  EV Charger - "West Point House is now the first place on Walney Island and one of the first in Barrow to be equipped with electric vehicle (EV) charging points. A double socket has been installed by Lancaster company “Charge My Street” with the hope of increasing charging opportunities for locals and the 40 residents of West Point House..." -
Click link for full story - www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/06/24/deputy-mayor-opens-walneys-first-electric-vehicle-chargepoint www.chargemystreet.co.uk www.cafs.org.uk - the 3rd oldest links, & the 6th oldest course in England   - "From the majestic peaks of the Lakeland hills to the sparkling waters of Morecambe Bay panoramic views greet the eye on every tee. On a clear day, you can see the Isle of Man on the sea’s horizon. But the weather can be capricious. Play two rounds on Furness and, with the vagaries of the prevailing west wind, by the end of the day, you may believe you have played two different courses Whether the hills are wearing a covering of white on a clear frosty day or the summer heat haze dazzles on the water, playing Furness always creates an unforgettable memory. On the westernmost of the Cumbrian peninsulas your Furness experience awaits"  Furness Golf Club Old Links - "Visitors are welcome to Furness Golf club throughout the week and can look forward to a challenging round..." - & West Point House guests do get particularly well looked after! - the 17th & 19th... our two favourite holes!  Furness Golf Club Old Links - "Ange Harker celebrates the latest addition to the England Coast Path" ...  Lakeland Walker Magazine - “If everyone does their bit, we can all have electric cars and reduce pollution - electric cars are the future"  EV Charger - "WALNEY’S first ever electric car charging point is now available at a newly-reopened guesthouse for key workers and its owner says it points to a greener future"  EV Charger www.nwemail.co.uk/news/18508970.guesthouse-reopens-walneys-first-electric-car-charging-station
www.in-cumbria.com/news/18510371.guesthouse-reopens-walneys-first-electric-car-charging-station www.facebook.com/northwesteveningmail/posts/3138061489565322 - after Storms Ciara & Dennis, we’re due a little Spring weather, – a reminder of warm sunshine & relaxing evenings … "On 12th February 2020 the second stretch on the England Coast Path becomes open in Cumbria and for the first time people have a legal right to circumnavigate the island, offering some stunning landscapes for walkers on the way. To the north, there are wonderful views of Black Combe and the Lake District Fells, to the west the Irish Sea and the massed ranks of wind turbines, to the south views across Morecambe Bay to Blackpool and to the east, Piel Channel and the adjoining Furness coastline. This 33km (21 miles) section will eventually connect to the rest of the England Coast Path" "The occasion was hosted by West Point House..." - - "...excited & honoured to be involved in the opening of the England Coast Path on Walney. The Cumbrian coast is a place of beauty and we hope that with the recognition this path offers we will be able to welcome many new visitors to our area" New 21-mile route of England Coast Path opens on Walney IslandBBC North West - - "This coastal path has been described as one of the best-kept secrets in the country - and now it's easier than ever to explore" - www.facebook.com/BBCNW/posts/2998948590136183 GOV.UK - - "Walkers to enjoy new 21-mile coastal path on Walney Island" - www.gov.uk/government/news/walkers-to-enjoy-new-21-mile-coastal-path-on-walney-island #EnglandCoastPath"More grey seals have been reported than ever before at South Walney nature reserve in Cumbria - with 483 seals including seven pups, up from 360 the previous year" www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50949041  CAMERON TITORENKO South Walney Nature Reserve - with stunning views across Morecambe bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/south-walney  #WellyFriendlyAccommodation  New Year - our fabulous new rooms are ready! - en-suite rooms refurbished for 2020 - luxury self catering rooms, suitable for contractors & leisure visitors alike  New Year  New Year - our fabulous new rooms are ready! - en-suite rooms refurbished for 2020 - luxury self catering rooms, suitable for contractors & leisure visitors alike New Year - 'fabulous to see Walney & Furness in National Geographic UK, - a pleasure for West Point House to host journalist Mark Rowe, hopefully back with us soon to see the Southern seals & North Walney owls, & enjoy another evening of ‘sausages from Higg’s’! www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/12/how-spend-weekend-cumbrian-coast  Ulverston  New Year - our fabulous new rooms are ready! - en-suite rooms refurbished for 2020 - luxury self catering rooms, suitable for contractors & leisure visitors alike Happy holidays !! Are you returning to Barrow in 2020 ? Have a happy holiday knowing that ... with us ... you can lock up & leave !! Book in and stay during December, & your room will be held for you over the festive period ... FREE OF CHARGE ...  Christmas Barrow Ladies v' Warrington Wolves - second v' first in the Championship play-off final  Barrow Ladies - Saturday 12th October @ Manchester Regional Arena (M11 3FF) - KO 1:30pm
Barrow Ladies Barrow Ladies feel like winners already ahead of Women's Championship play-off final against Warrington Wolves |
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